vis major

Example Sentences

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Nationalization is the cardinal fact, the vis major, on each side.

From The Brothers' War by Reed, John Calvin

Under Roman law, it was the rule in contracts for rent that a tenant was not bound to pay if any vis major prevented him from reaping.

From Political and Literary essays, 1908-1913 by Baring, Evelyn

In Spain an act of the 30th of January 1900, adopted the Spain. principle of the personal responsibility of the employer for accidents to workmen other than those due to vis major.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various

Then, ah! then, continued Homenas, no hail, frost, ice, snow, overflowing, or vis major; then plenty of all earthly goods here below.

From Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 4 by Motteux, Peter Anthony

When I say that you ought to choose, I except vis major and fear, which destroy all power of choice.

From L. Annaeus Seneca on Benefits by Stewart, Aubrey